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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HOLOWITZ, Fred - Mr. Fred Holowitz passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
Born in Fort William, ON on February 27, 1925 he was a lifelong resident, attending local schools. He served in the Canadian Navy during WWII as a sailor in HMCS ST CATHARINES and was a long time employee of the intercity location of Sears, retiring in 1982.
Predeceased by his wife Esther Holowitz (Silvestri), father and mother Stephen and Ahafia Holowaty, sister and brother-in-law Mary and Dan Mozel (Fort William), brother Joseph Holowitz (Fort William) and nephew-in-law Bill Makiw (Thunder Bay).
He is survived by his son Stephen (Teresa), London ON, daughter Cathy (Doug), Thornbury ON, grandchildren Adam (London ON), Elena (New Westminster BC) and niece Jean Makiw (Thunder Bay).
Special thanks to Thunder Bay cousins Joanne Walters and Robert Sylvester.
Fred was a member of St. Agnes RC Church, the Royal Canadian Legion (Slovak Branch), and the Knights of Columbus. He was a longtime member of the Fort William Country Club and participated in Go-Slow Curling at Fort William Curling Club and the Men's Bowling League at the Galaxy Lanes and Big M Bowl.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at St. Patrick's Cemetery.
If friends desire, donations in memoriam, may be made to Parkinson's Foundation of Canada.
The family would like to thank the staff of Birch Wing – Hogarth Riverview Manor for their compassionate and thoughtful care of Fred, particularly since the passing of Esther last December. The kindness and support of this wonderful team of caregivers will always be remembered by the immediate family. (The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal 25 Sep 2021)
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